Toe stability for Xblocs – (Partially) embedded toe

Haskoning; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 7,600 - 9,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Mentor support

750 euro internship allowance

Job summary

Haskoning offers a coastal engineering graduation internship focusing on toe stability for Xblocs. You will perform 2D physical model tests in a wave flume to study toe geometry effects on hydraulic stability of Xbloc(Plus) armour layers.

You will analyze results against literature, work with academic and industry supervisors, and spend several weeks in Gouda, with regular office work in Delft, Amersfoort, or Rotterdam. An internship allowance of 750 euro is provided.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Master’s programme in Hydraulic Engineering or Coastal Engineering.
• Able to spend multiple weeks in Gouda conducting the physical model tests.
• Able to work regularly from Delft and/or Amersfoort and/or Rotterdam offices.
• Must remain enrolled at a Dutch university (WO) for the entire duration of the internship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 2D physical model tests on toe stability of Xbloc armoured breakwaters in a wave flume.
• Investigate the influence of toe level and toe width on hydraulic stability.
• Analyse results, compare with literature and empirical formulas, and propose refinements if appropriate.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Master’s programme in Hydraulic/Coastal Engineering

Job description

graduation internship Toe stability for Xblocs

• 450 - 750
• Delft
• Amersfoort

Toe stability for Xblocs – (Partially) embedded toe

This coastal engineering graduation internship is a collaboration between Haskoning and Delta Marine Consultants (Subsidiary of Van Oord). The internship offers a rare chance to gain hands-on experience with 2D physical model testing, directly contributing to real-world solutions in coastal engineering. If you’re eager to make a tangible impact and expand your technical expertise, this is a great opportunity.

What you will do as coastal engineering graduation intern

As a graduation intern, you will conduct 2D physical model tests on Xbloc armoured breakwaters using a wave flume. You will investigate how the rock toe geometry and its position relative to the first block affect the hydraulic stability of the Xbloc(Plus) armour layer. You will analyse and compare your experimental results with existing literature and empirical formulas used in the field, with the aim of deepening understanding and potentially proposing changes to coefficients/formulas for practical application.

More specifically, you will investigate the influence of lowering the toe level compared to the Xblocs along with the influence of increasing the toe width.

• Conduct a literature study on the toe stability.
• Conduct 2D physical model tests on toe stability to investigate the influence of increasing the toe width and decreasing the toe level compared to the Xblocs.

Analyse and interpret the results and compare them to existing values from literature

What you bring

You are an analytical Master's student with a strong interest in coastal and hydraulic engineering. You enjoy combining theory with practical testing and are motivated to translate experimental results into engineering insights. You work accurately, take initiative, and are comfortable collaborating with both academic and industry supervisors. The following is required, you are:

• Enrolled in a Master’s programme in Hydraulic Engineering, Coastal Engineering, or a closely related field
• Able to spend multiple weeks in Gouda conducting the physical model tests
• Able to work regularly from the offices in Delft and/or Amersfoort and/or Rotterdam
• To ensure effective supervision, mentoring, and alignment with our internship and development programs, candidates must be enrolled at a Dutch university (WO) during the entire duration of the internship. This is a mandatory requirement for consideration.

What you can expect from us

During your internship, you’ll have the opportunity to grow professionally in an inspiring and inclusive work environment. We offer support, guidance, and attractive conditions to help you get the most out of your internship:

Internship allowance 750 euro

• Personal guidance from a dedicated mentor
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful projects
• Access to knowledge groups and development programs
• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• Informal and inclusive work culture with social and sports activities